Who We Are

Mennonite Disaster Service is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christian love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States.

While the main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness.

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All-Unit Meeting 2012

The 2012 All Unit Meeting will be in Sarasota, FL, February 10-11, 2012. Click here to download Registration Form.

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These MDS workers cook up a storm

October 25, 2011
MDS Minot needs you this winter.

October 25, 2011
No such thing as an average MDS volunteer

October 24, 2011
MDS finishes work in Rhode Island

September 28, 2011
Local MDS volunteers clean out flooded homes

September 12, 2011

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Quilted Wall Hangings

Since November 2004, MDS house dedications include the gift of a quilted wall hanging to the new homeowners. The wall hangings are made and donated through the Mennonite Church USA Mennonite Women's group. If you are a quilter and would like more information on this program, e-mail MDS at communications(at)mds.mennonite.net.

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An MDS volunteer works alongside a homeowner to remove sodden carpet from her flooded home in Ephrata, PA.

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An MDS volunteer dumps another wheel barrow full of mud. Volunteers mucked out basements in Schoharie, NY, after flooding from Hurricane Irene. -photo by Josh Stasko

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MDS volunteers dump buckets of mud they shoveled up from a flooded basement in Schoharie, NY. -photo by Josh Stasko

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Christine and Andrew put down laminate flooring at the Youth Project in Kingcome Inlet, BC.

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MDS volunteers work on Ms. Shirley's home in Birmingham.

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MDS volunteers throw away ruined carpets removed from flooded homes in Ephrata, PA.

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Another load of trash sits outside of the Bible Fellowship Church in Minot, ND. The church was flooded and MDS volunteers are helping to clean out and rebuild.

Sam Sollenberger and Doris Wilkerson work together to remove mud from a home in Forkston

Sam Sollenberger and Doris Wilkerson work together to empty buckets of mud they shoveled out of a basement in Forkston, PA.

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PHP group working in Cameron, LA.

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An MDS volunteer sanitizes a basement in Minot, ND.

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Short-term volunteers from Wilmington, DE, help reconstruct and install a new roof and Mr. Frank's home in Birmingham, AL.

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Volunteer Sue Wagler takes a break from mudding at Mr. Jimmie's home in Pratt City, AL.

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MDS volunteers work to bring a family home in Minot, ND.

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Marlene and Eva cutting spindles for the porch at the RV project in Cordova, AL.

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Volunteers measure and cut drywall for Pastor Charles' house in New Orleans.

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The first meal in the new Bastrop, TX, project kitchen.

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Ezel and Carl lay the flooring in the Bastrop, TX, project kitchen.

MDS Projects safe after a night of storms

Following a night of rough weather where there were reports of multiple tornadoes in Alabama; the Birmingham, Cordova RV, Phil Campbell, and Chickasaw projects all came through the night safely. Dave Slabaugh, from the Alabama Unit, is already investigating damage in Alabama this morning. Our prayers for safety on all the projects today.

Registration for All-Unit Meeting Open

Come join us for fellowship, information and renewal at the 2012 Annual All-Unit Meeting in Sarasota, Florida, Friday and Saturday, February 10 - 11, 2012. Network and meet with MDS staff and volunteers from the US and Canada. Download information and registration materials here. The theme for the meeting is "When God speaks in the midst of the storm."

All-Unit Registration Form

Two new projects open

Two new projects opened this week and eight projects re-opened after the Christmas break. Volunteers started working early Monday morning to bring families home again.

Bastrop, TX, and Chickasaw, MS, are the two new project sites. Volunteers are cleaning up after devastating wildfires in Bastrop, and rebuilding after tornados damaged many homes in Chickasaw.

The eight projects that re-opened include Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL (two RV projects), Joplin, MO, Minot, ND, New Iberia, LA (RV Project), New Orleans, LA, Phil Campbell, AL (Storm Aid Project), and the project in Cameron, LA, will open on January 16.

MDS featured on NBC Nightly News

MDS was featured on the NBC Nightly News on March 29, 2011. To see the story that features our Diamond, La. project, click on the link below:

MDS on the News

Volunteer

MDS volunteers are known for repairing and rebuilding homes damaged by disasters. But it takes more than construction skills to serve with MDS. During the time that you serve as a volunteer, you will learn that MDS also restores lives.

How to Volunteer

Donate

Your contribution will help to connect volunteers with disaster survivors who need assistance on their path to recovery. MDS depends on the support of people who believe that disaster response is an important part of helping those who are in need.